Invicta FC 5 official for April 5 in Kansas City, Mo.

With a pair of title fights topping the bill, Invicta’s fifth show is official for April.

Invicta FC 5 takes place April 5 at Ameristar Casino Hotel in Kansas City, Mo. Promotion officials on Monday made the announcement.

Invicta FC 5 will feature a 105-pound title fight between champion Jessica Penne (10-1) and Michelle Waterson (10-3), plus a flyweight title fight between Vanessa Porto (15-5) and Barb Honchak (7-2). Tickets for the event are expected to go on sale soon.

“We are excited about entering a new chapter in Invicta FC history that consists of a partnership with one of the finest and most impressive entertainment venues in the country, as well as our first world championship doubleheader card that is loaded with world-class women’s fight talent,” Invicta FC President Shannon Knapp stated.

Invicta FC 5 will feature a nine-fight main card following a five-fight preliminary card.

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